61.   The Haitian government, facing more pressing problems such as widespread poverty and a weakened infrastructure, has not responded to a call for funds.

62.   The high crime rate has been blamed on widespread poverty and the legacy of lawlessness that existed under apartheid.

63.   The government blames its international trade isolation for a large number of deaths, widespread poverty, malnutrition and crumbling roads, bridges and other facilities.

64.   The government has been criticized for the large spending for the meeting while it faces more urgent problems connected to widespread poverty.

65.   The new government has to deal with a crippling economy and a widespread poverty.

66.   The new government has to deal with a crippled economy and widespread poverty.

67.   The sanctions, which block oil sales, have caused widespread poverty.

68.   The statement, also distributed in Phnom Penh, said the agencies regretted the government was unable to shift spending from the military to development to alleviate widespread poverty.

69.   The system has led to widespread poverty, drastic food shortages, ration cards in many regions and long lines for basic goods.

70.   The winners will have to deal with a crippling economy and widespread poverty.